A Hillsdale man was arrested on Friday for allegedly creating a fake bus pass and using it to score free trips each morning for his commute into Manhattan, according to authorities.

Police were tipped off by an employee of Rockland Coach Buses "who noticed the lack of authenticity" of 36-year-old Simon Wilson's bus pass, said Hillsdale Police Officer William Diedtrich.

Subsequently, Detective Sgt. Sean Smith, Sgt. Chris Donaldson and Detective Adam Hampton conducted an investigation and learned that Wilson had been manufacturing the pass on his personal computer for use on the bus, Diedtrich said.

Wilson was charged with theft of services and forgery, both fourth degree crimes, as well as criminal simulation, and released pending an upcoming Hillsdale Municipal Court appearance.